Cat & Dog Blog
How to Handle Pets with Anxiety or Other Behavior Problems
If a pet has not already been trained to be calm, comfortable and cooperative, they may not be able to handle the grooming process just yet. They may not initially understand it and will find the tools, process and sensations difficult, frightening, overwhelming - or even threatening. Behavior problems are safety problems for both your pet and any groomer.
Do Cats Need Grooming?
When it comes to grooming, cats aren’t the first pet someone might think needs it. However, even though most cats are pretty self-sufficient in their hygiene, they can still benefit from regular grooming sessions.
Let’s Talk Double-Coats and How to Maintain Them
Having a double-coated dog comes with its unique set of challenges and responsibilities. These dogs possess an undercoat that keeps them warm in winter and protects them from the sun's rays in summer. However, proper maintenance is crucial to ensure their coat remains healthy and vibrant all year round.
The Summer Heat Has Arrived
It’s getting hot outside and our pets feel it too. Summer brings warm weather, longer days, and outdoor activities, but it also poses potential risks for our furry companions. As temperatures rise, it's important to take extra precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of our pets.
The Ultimate Guide: When Should You Wash Your Dogs and Cats?
Some cats may also not enjoy water, so Mobile Pet Shine provides the option for a waterless bath where products are brushed into the coat to get to the skin to leave them cleaner and fluffier than before.
Selecting a Pet Grooming Service
If you're considering taking your pet to a professional groomer, it's important to do your research and choose a reputable and experienced company. Here are some tips from the ASPCA on what you should know before selecting a pet groomer. Your pet’s comfort and safety depends on it.
How Can Dogs and Cats Coexist?
The age-old question is, can you have dogs and cats living together peacefully? Can they coexist in the same household without fighting? The answer is yes, they can! While some cats and dogs just naturally coexist, others need to be taught to live together safely and peacefully.
How to Decide on the Best Dog Breed for Your Family
Making the decision to add a dog to your family is very exciting for everyone. There are many benefits to kids who grow up in a house with a dog including having less stress and being more compassionate. The decision to bring a dog into your family is, however, only the first step. Which type of dog you choose can have a big impact one everyone involved and considering the average lifespan of a dog is 14 years, it can have long term implications. Doing some research and choosing a dog breed that best fits your family’s lifestyle is a very important step and can be the difference between a harmonious household and a chaotic one. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a new furry family member.
How to Care for Aging Dogs and Cats
No one wants to imagine that their cute puppy or kitten will one day become old, and eventually die. However, aging is a fact of life for both humans and animals. The good news is that with a little extra care and attention, your pets can live healthy and happy lives in their golden years.
Tips for Calming an Anxious Dog
It is a common belief that anxiety in animals is caused by abuse but the truth is an animal can become anxious just from being placed in an uncomfortable situation. The anxiety these pets suffer can then be expressed in all sorts of ways from not wanting to leave the house to fear of other animals or humans and surprisingly even as aggression.
Adopting A Pet With Kids
Having pets with kids should be a pleasant and safe experience for the whole family. Often the excitement and the immediate attraction between a pet and kids hinder certain things from being overlooked especially when bringing pets into a family with kids.
What Not To Feed Your Dog
It’s tough for us to not bite here and there during the holidays with all the delicious treats and seasonal food that surrounds us. Can you imagine being a dog? Talk about tempting, and every now and then we’ve got our pets sneaking a bite when it’s close to the table’s edge and they think no one is looking. Cute little buggers!
Winter Dog Grooming
No matter what time of year it is, dog grooming is important. Just because it’s cold out and they spend more time indoors doesn’t mean they can take a winter vacation, lounging by the fire and snoozing the months away. Upkeep is essential for their well-being and for your home.
Winter Grooming For Cats
Is Sleeping with Your Dog a Question?
Have you noticed often that you’re waking up hugging the edge of your bed while your pooch is sprawled out, snoring, having a great dream and giving you no mind, let alone when you nudge them to move over? You might even get a growl. Whose bed is it anyway?
Socialization for Your Pet
You don’t have to be Van Gogh to create a special painting of your pooch. When it comes from you, and you have fun doing it - that’s what it’s all about! All the more to immortalize your pet on canvas and hang it for all to see.
Grooming On The Go
We know that life can get hectic and finding time in your busy schedule can be difficult. That is why we over at Mobile Pet Shine do our best to make scheduling your pet’s grooming as easy as possible! We have a team of trained scheduling specialists that will find the perfect time that works for your schedule as soon as possible.
Our Pet Styling Process
Here at Mobile Pet Shine, we are always so happy to see your fur baby, and we want them to be just as happy to see us! We know that for many animals, the grooming process can be a bit scary or stressful. Our groomers are always taking steps to ensure that your furry loved one is relaxed and having fun!
Lice. What to do.
Mention the word and it sends a shudder down the spine of pretty much anyone. And, animals too! They’re invasive little creatures but, did you know that lice for a dog isn’t the same as lice for a human?
Special Grooming for Your Pet
At Mobile Pet Shine we use only the best equipment for your furry family members! Our vans are custom made from Wag’n Tails, who are the experts in providing mobile pet care professional vehicles.